March 2024
Blind mother of missing one-year-old girl welcomes twins
Agnes Forte, a visually-impaired mother from Akowonjo in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, recently welcomed a set of twins, just four months after her one-year-old daughter, Excel, went missing on November 28, 2023. Excel was last seen in the company of her 13-year-old step-sister, Joy, before she disappeared. Agnes, who spoke to […]
Declare state of emergency on power sector, NUEE President tells FG
The National President, National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), Comr. Engr. Adebiyi Adeyeye has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on power sector. Engr. Adeyeye who frowned at the epileptic power supply in Nigeria, describes the situation as unpalatable and unbearable, asking the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola […]
Police arrest eight for killing six cops in Delta
Police apprehend eight individuals suspected of involvement in the murder of six policemen in the Ughelli area of Delta State. This development follows closely after the arrest of five individuals linked to the same incident. The tragic event occurred during a rescue operation on February 23, where armed assailants ambushed the officers, including Inspector Abe […]
AGN president hails Tinubu as Zack Orji travels to the UK for post-surgery assessment
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Chief Ejezie Emeka Rollas, MON, has conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to President Tinubu for his compassionate intervention regarding the health of the ailing Zack Orji, who has traveled to the United Kingdom for post-surgery assessment. Rollas also extended his gratitude to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi […]
Ex-Lagos PDP N/Assembly candidates reject litigation
‘…Jandor, not our leader’ PDP Candidates in Lagos Disassociate Themselves from Party’s Court Case and Intra-Party DisputesSenatorial and House of Representatives candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State during last year’s election have distanced themselves from a court case filed against the party leadership. Addressing reporters in Lagos, former Lagos East senatorial […]
Osun to commence planting of 100,000 trees in April
The Osun State Government Initiates Planting of 100,000 Trees to Combat Climate ChangeOsun State’s Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mayowa Adejoorin, announced plans to plant over 100,000 trees to address climate change challenges. Governor Ademola Adeleke endorsed the initiative, aiming to plant seedlings in the forest reserve. Adejoorin emphasized the alignment of the afforestation program […]
NAPS petitions EFCC over intervention fund
The National Association of Polytechnic Students has staged a protest against the alleged misappropriation of over N20 billion in intervention funds earmarked for the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria. Led by their President, Muniru Opeyemi, the protesters marched to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Ministry of Industry, Trade, […]
Ijaw Congress faults IPOB over threat to attack Army
The Ijaw National Congress worldwide has distanced itself from assertions made by Simon Ekpa, the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), regarding purported retaliatory actions against the Nigerian Army. This declaration comes in the wake of a tragic incident where at least 15 military personnel lost their lives during a communal clash […]
Mbah appoints ENSIEC boss, reshuffles statutory bodies
The appointment of Prof Christian Ngwu as the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has been sanctioned by Dr. Peter Mbah, the Governor of Enugu State. This announcement was conveyed through a public service announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Chidiebere Onyia. Additionally, Governor Mbah has overseen the reconstitution […]
Police arrest man for stealing 23 cows in Gombe
On Thursday, the Gombe State Police Command showcased a suspect apprehended for the theft of 23 cows from Golombi village, located in the Shongom Local Government Area of the state. Adamu Maikudi, a 23-year-old resident of Mai Rana village in Billiri Local Government Area, was presented alongside two accomplices by the state police command. Assistant […]